Fake ID

Reviewed by: Karen Sandlin Silverman - Scarborough HS, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 25, 2014

Review

Nick Pearson, aka Tony, has just moved to a new town with yet another new identity because his family is in the witness protection program. While trying to remember his cover story, he must settle into yet another new high school. He falls for the school bully's ex-girlfriend and her brother uncovers a conspiracy that Nick is afraid might involve his own father. This thriller not only covers the usual YA topics - navigating high school, bullies, romance, family dynamics - it also deftly deals with racial tensions (Nick/Tony is African-American; his love interest is Hispanic and they live in a southern town where the Confederate Flag is still flown). Fast-paced and fun-this should appeal to reluctant readers.

Overall Book Score: excellent